Week 6 run 3

[PPJAYE]

Tried run 3 week 6 today and had to stop at 20 mins - any tips on pushing through

[JetsNanna Graduate]

Slow right down. Just when you think you can’t go any slower - slow down some more. And....make sure that you are fully hydrated every day not just on running days. And finally, try to make your warm up walk really brisk - personally, my runs are always less of a struggle if my heart rate is moderately elevated before I start running Try again in a couple of days and let us know how you get on. You CAN do this 😊

[PPJAYE in reply to JetsNanna]

Aww thank you for your advice and words of encouragement 😀❤️ I will report back hopefully with good news 😀

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Welcome to the forum and well done on your progress.

Can you speak aloud, clear, ungasping sentences as you run?.........if not, you are going too fast.

This guide to the plan is essential reading healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

and includes advice on minimising impact, stretching after every run, hydration and strengthening exercises, all of which will help.

Enjoy your journey.

[PPJAYE in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Thank you 😊 I shall have a good read defo think trying to go too fast !

[etwickenham]

Well done for getting so far! Is there anyone who could accompany you to cheer you on when you feel like stopping? Could be a runner, or someone on a bike riding slowly alongside you. My husband ran with me one day last week and it felt so much easier to complete the run with the distraction of a running partner. Keep at it - you can do it! Good luck.

[PPJAYE]

Thank u ! Thats a good idea may give it a go !

[2012Digby]

I did the same on Friday. Tried again today and managed to finish. I am running on a treadmill so easy to monitor how fast I am going and I slowed down a bit for the last 10 minutes. I felt determined to finish it this time though and get onto week 7, whereas last time I was thinking ‘I am not sure I can do this’. I think that what is going on in your head seems to make a big difference. I never thought that I would ever be able to run for 25 minutes, or even 5 minutes... The programme is amazing. We can do this! 🤩

[PPJAYE in reply to 2012Digby]

Aww brill glad you did it second time 😀hopefully that will be me too - weather permitting I’m going to go again Tuesday 😀

[KayBee1000 Graduate]

Echoing everyone else, try slowing down on your next run.

When you’re in the first few weeks of the plan you may find you can run quite a fast pace, because you’re getting walking breaks inbetween to recover,

Once you get to week 6 you’re running for a longer time, so most people need to slow down then.

Don’t worry about the distance you run during the C25k plan, the only important thing is to run for the length of time stated for each run.

I find I can either run quickly for about 20 mins, or slowly for 30-40 mins. If I go off too fast at the start, I don’t have the power left in my legs to run for longer.

Think positive, have another go, and let us know how you get on! Good luck 👍

[Littleoyellow Graduate]

Just give it another go in a couple of days and to repeat other's advice- go really slow- even if it feels silly slow - just as long as it allows you to keep going for the time- it's all good. You can do this 👍🏃‍♀️

[SueAppleRun Graduate]

When we got to the longer runs we started really slowly so we had the energy to get to the end, and everyone else says slow down, otherwise just keep practising you will surprise yourself one day and carry on

[Bogshuffler Graduate]

All iI can suggest is that you are A over thinking it and B going too fast. You should be running at a pace that is comfortable i.e one which you can easily sing along to the tunes you have in your ears. . Easy for me to say , but I know not so easy to do. I really struggled with running slow. Lots of people here talk about running at your natural pace but I found that I had to run slower than that which I was natural to me.

Try keeping your head up and looking into the distance, smile at anyone coming towards you and say good morning, shake out your arms from time to time AND RELAX. You have got to W6R3 so there is no way you are not ready for it. Just breath and do it.